Paris Saint-Germain got back to winning ways in Ligue 1 with victory over Bordeaux, but lost Edinson Cavani to injury at half-time.
2018/2019 Ligue 1
1-0
Match Events
Both sets of players pay tribute to Emiliano Sala before the game
9' Silva's shot cleared by Pablo at the goal-line
Bordeaux failed to clear their lines from a corner, allowing Dani Alves to whip in a cross that his compatriot Silva met at the back post. The defender cushioned a volley goalwards, but Pablo was on hand to hook it clear.
21' Cavani wastes a good chance
PSG should be 1-0 up, but – after latching onto a clever pass from Verratti – Cavani can only prod his effort wide on the half-volley.
24' CHANCE! Choupo-Moting's shot saved
Nkunku tees up Choupo-Moting, who diverts a first-time effort on target. Somehow, though, Costil gets a hand to it, with Bordeaux then scrambling it clear at the second attempt.
42' Penalty Goal! PSG 1-0 Bordeaux (Cavani)
Another wonderful Verratti pass creates the chance, with Meunier driving into the box before taking a deft touch before waiting for De Previle to barge into him.
No mistake from Cavani, who gives Costil no chance with an emphatic finish into the right-hand corner.
46' Injured Cavani replaced by Mbappe
Mbappe comes on in place of the injured Cavani, who may now be a doubt for PSG’s clash with Manchester United in midweek, after injuring himself when he took the penalty.
59' SAVE! Buffon denies Kamano's long shot
Bordeaux catch PSG cold on the counter, with Kamano then found in plenty of space in the area. Despite having time to set himself, however, the winger sends his effort well over.
Match Report
Edinson Cavani gave Paris Saint-Germain an injury scare ahead of their Champions League clash with Manchester United despite scoring in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Bordeaux.
Unlike Angel Di Maria, Julian Draxler and Kylian Mbappe, Cavani started at the Parc des Princes but he only lasted 45 minutes before hobbling off.
His departure came moments after he converted a first-half penalty following Nicolas de Preville's clumsy challenge on the marauding Thomas Meunier.
The loss of Cavani seemed to affect PSG after the restart as they struggled to re-assert their dominance, Gianluigi Buffon needing to make a number of saves to ensure their lead at the top of the Ligue 1 grew to 13 points.
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Line-ups
PSG XI: Gianluigi Buffon, D.Alves, E. Cavani, Thiago Silva, Choupo-Moting, Verratti, T. Meunier, P. Kimpembe, Nkunku, Stanley N'Soki, M. Diaby
Subs: A. Areola, Kurzawa, Leandro Paredes, K. Mbappé, C. Dagba, A. Toufiqui
Bordeaux XI: Briand, Benoit Costil, Sankhare, De Preville, Pablo, Y. Sabaly, Sergi Palencia, Otávio, Kamano, T. Bašić, J. Koundé
Subs: Poundje, A. Cornelius, Jovanovic, G. Poussin, Josh Maja, Yacine Adli, A. Tchouaméni